Operation - MTD Series 790 Operator's Manual

Operation
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH
• GOUP AND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS.
• AVOIDSUDDENTURNS.
• DONOT OPERATETHE UNIT WHERE IT COULDSLIP
ORTIP.
• IF MACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL, STOP BLADE(S)
AND BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY.
• KEEPSAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,
AND SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACEAND WORKING.
• REMOVEOBJECTSTHAT COULDBE THROWN
BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOWLOCATION AND FUNCTIONOF ALL CONTROLS.
• BESURE BLADE(S)AND ENGINEARE STOPPED
BEFOREPLACINGHANDS ORFEET NEARBLADE(S).
• BEFORELEAVINGOPERATOR'S POSITION,
DISENGAGE BLADE(S), ENGAGEPARKINGBRAKE,
SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
SafetyIntedock Switches
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This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized
MTD service dealer.
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (blade engage) lever is in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the tractor's seat with the PTO (blade engage) lever in the
engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking
brake is engaged.
Models without ReverseCautionMode
The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (blade
engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the speed control lever in Reverse.
Models with ReverseCaution Mode
With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (blade
engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the speed control in Reverse.
WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
(Models e quipped withignition switchmodule)
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch
module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the
blades (PTO) engaged.
iMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
Tousethe REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on page 16 under Starting
The Engine.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSECAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Fig. 5-1.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch mud ule.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1.
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Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
CautionMode
Position
Start
Position
Figure 5-1
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